John Raus REALTOR®
- Higgins Group Private Brokerage
- Sales Executive
- Westport Office
The past 5+ years I have worked for a leading Global Negotiation Consultancy, The Gap Partnership, which partners with over 350+ Fortune 500 companies, and where I earned my certification as a ‘Complete Skilled Negotiator’. I’ve had the opportunity to be a part of negotiations with millions of dollars changing hands, to deals impacting everyday conveniences in our lives that we would never otherwise think about.
Now, I am able to leverage and apply my negotiation skills into something else I am passionate about; helping others and real estate.
That said, my career began a bit more unconventional than most. After college, I traveled Europe chasing my dream of playing professional soccer at the highest level. From country to country, try-out after try-out, hostel to hostel, plane after plane, I quickly came to realize the idea of being a professional soccer player sounded much easier and certainly more glamorous in my head! One thing is for sure, it was an expensive dream.
Looking back, one might say I didn’t even come close to seeing the return from all the time and money I spent. That of course all depends on how you look at it. I say, I continue to see my return time and time over again. For one, I met my wife in Poland, and have three beautiful kids. You can’t put a price on that .. although, my bank account would argue otherwise.
Truth is, all my experience on the soccer pitch has equipped me with many of the skills I use today to be a negotiation expert - including tenacity, resilience, teamwork, single-minded focus on a goal, the importance of training and preparation, and most importantly dealing with discomfort.
Because, whether you are simply trying to negotiate the rate at your next hostel, or negotiating a multi-million dollar home, there’s level of discomfort associated with negotiation. How you handle that discomfort, will ultimately determine how successful your outcome is.
So while I may never be the next David Beckham on the soccer pitch – he still provides plenty inspiration for me on being a great dad – right down to the name of my kids! And there’s no doubt that working as a real estate agent keeps my trade sharp – it’s negotiating with my kids every day that keeps me on top of my game.
Please feel free to contact me with any assistance in maximizing your next home purchase/sale, or if you have any questions on my negotiation background. Thanks!
For Sale Properties
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24 Edgemarth Hill RoadWestport, CT 06880
$5,825,000
- 5 Beds
- 6 | 1 Baths
- 6,302 Sqft
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20 Sherwood Farm LaneGreenwich, CT 06831
$5,795,000
- 6 Beds
- 6 | 2 Baths
- 8,742 Sqft
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27 Narrow Rocks RoadWestport, CT 06880
$5,550,000
- 6 Beds
- 7 | 2 Baths
- 7,850 Sqft
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87 Red Coat RoadWestport, CT 06880
$5,500,000
- 4 Beds
- 3 | 1 Baths
- 4,636 Sqft
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1 Sturges HighwayWestport, CT 06880
$4,995,000
- 5 Beds
- 4 | 2 Baths
- 5,790 Sqft
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70 Clinton AvenueWestport, CT 06880
$4,200,000
- 6 Beds
- 6 | 2 Baths
- 8,166 Sqft
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5 Timber LaneWestport, CT 06880
$3,999,000
- 5 Beds
- 5 | 1 Baths
- 5,273 Sqft
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5 Timber LaneWestport, CT 06880
$3,999,000
- 5 Beds
- 5 | 1 Baths
- 5,273 Sqft
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107 Weed StreetNew Canaan, CT 06840
$3,997,000
- 6 Beds
- 5 | 1 Baths
- 7,952 Sqft
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987 Pequot AvenueFairfield, CT 06890
$3,995,000
- 6 Beds
- 5 | 1 Baths
- 5,200 Sqft
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1610 Hillside RoadFairfield, CT 06824
$3,699,000
- 8 Beds
- 8 | 4 Baths
- 10,787 Sqft
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3 Nassau RoadWestport, CT 06880
$3,500,000
- 5 Beds
- 4 | 1 Baths
- 3,700 Sqft
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15 Sunrise RoadWestport, CT 06880
$2,975,000
- 5 Beds
- 6 | 1 Baths
- 5,407 Sqft
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753 Sasco Hill RoadFairfield, CT 06824
$2,950,000
- 7 Beds
- 5 | 1 Baths
- 5,967 Sqft
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342 Midlock RoadFairfield, CT 06824
$2,875,000
- 5 Beds
- 8 | 1 Baths
- 7,269 Sqft
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14 Lincoln AvenueGreenwich, CT 06830
$2,695,000
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 3,214 Sqft
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443 Riverside AvenueWestport, CT 06880
$2,485,000
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,943 Sqft
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570 Warner Hill RoadFairfield, CT 06890
$2,450,000
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4,912 Sqft
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91 Algonquin RoadFairfield, CT 06825
$2,399,000
- 6 Beds
- 5 | 2 Baths
- 10,000 Sqft
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84 Davenport DriveStamford, CT 06902
$2,295,000
- 3 Beds
- 2 | 1 Baths
- 2,554 Sqft
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19 Long Lots RoadWestport, CT 06880
$2,274,000
- 4 Beds
- 3 | 1 Baths
- 4,279 Sqft
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6 Hilly Field LaneWestport, CT 06880
$2,265,000
- 4 Beds
- 4 | 1 Baths
- 2,950 Sqft
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898 Cross HighwayFairfield, CT 06824
$2,095,000
- 4 Beds
- 4 | 1 Baths
- 4,020 Sqft
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86 Old Field LaneMilford, CT 06460
$1,850,000
- 4 Beds
- 4 | 1 Baths
- 4,400 Sqft
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75 Adley RoadFairfield, CT 06825
$1,825,000
- 5 Beds
- 5 | 1 Baths
- 3,853 Sqft
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19 Coventry LaneGreenwich, CT 06878
$1,800,000
- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,624 Sqft
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126 Dudley RoadWilton, CT 06897
$1,650,000
- 5 Beds
- 4 | 2 Baths
- 5,497 Sqft
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71 Reid StreetFairfield, CT 06824
$1,625,000
- 5 Beds
- 3 | 1 Baths
- 4,000 Sqft
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36 Terra Nova Circle #36Westport, CT 06880
$1,575,000
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,691 Sqft
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3 Mystic LaneWestport, CT 06880
$1,499,000
- 4 Beds
- 3 | 1 Baths
- 2,913 Sqft
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885 Duck Farm RoadFairfield, CT 06824
$1,450,000
- 4 Beds
- 3 | 1 Baths
- 3,482 Sqft
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918 Wheelers Farms RoadMilford, CT 06461
$1,350,000
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,180 Sqft
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UndisclosedNorwalk, CT 06851
$1,299,000
- 4 Beds
- 2 | 1 Baths
- 2,899 Sqft
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1510 Congress StreetFairfield, CT 06825
$1,200,000
- 4 Beds
- 2 | 1 Baths
- 2,588 Sqft
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1018 High StreetFairfield, CT 06824
$1,100,000
- 4 Beds
- 2 | 1 Baths
- 2,414 Sqft
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209 Compo Road SouthWestport, CT 06880
$1,099,000
- 3 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 2,067 Sqft
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48 Heather DriveStamford, CT 06903
$1,095,000
- 5 Beds
- 4 | 2 Baths
- 5,559 Sqft
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97 Ross Hill RoadFairfield, CT 06824
$1,000,000
- 4 Beds
- 2 | 1 Baths
- 2,026 Sqft
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575 Leetes Island RoadGuilford, CT 06437
$985,000
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 3,140 Sqft
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92 Shafer RoadNew Hartford, CT 06057
$899,000
- 5 Beds
- 3 | 1 Baths
- 4,648 Sqft
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45 Great Pasture RoadRedding, CT 06896
$899,000
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,982 Sqft
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75 Tanton Hill RoadRidgefield, CT 06877
$875,000
- 3 Beds
- 2 | 1 Baths
- 2,678 Sqft
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171 Henderson RoadFairfield, CT 06824
$799,000
- 4 Beds
- 4 | 1 Baths
- 3,600 Sqft
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184 Sigwin DriveFairfield, CT 06824
$775,000
- 3 Beds
- 1 | 1 Baths
- 1,588 Sqft
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88 Knollwood DriveFairfield, CT 06824
$775,000
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,829 Sqft
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137 Buell RoadLitchfield, CT 06759
$769,900
- 3 Beds
- 2 | 1 Baths
- 2,600 Sqft
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26 East Cross Trail #26Danbury, CT 06810
$765,000
- 3 Beds
- 2 | 1 Baths
- 2,120 Sqft
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100 Oronoque LaneStratford, CT 06614
$750,000
- 3 Beds
- 2 | 1 Baths
- 2,900 Sqft
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9 Dillon RoadWoodbridge, CT 06525
$749,900
- 4 Beds
- 2 | 1 Baths
- 2,123 Sqft
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12 Carrie Circle #12Fairfield, CT 06825
$699,900
- 2 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,615 Sqft
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35 Soundridge RoadShelton, CT 06484
$679,000
- 3 Beds
- 2 | 1 Baths
- 1,725 Sqft
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183 Alden StreetFairfield, CT 06824
$675,000
- 2 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 1,102 Sqft
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14 Doe PlaceShelton, CT 06484
$665,000
- 3 Beds
- 2 | 1 Baths
- 2,725 Sqft
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258 Adams RoadEaston, CT 06612
$650,000
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,438 Sqft
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69 Kyles Way #69Shelton, CT 06484
$600,000
- 2 Beds
- 2 | 1 Baths
- 2,140 Sqft
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105 Harbor Drive #APT 140Stamford, CT 06902
$599,000
- 2 Beds
- 2 | 1 Baths
- 1,590 Sqft
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98 Alvin StreetFairfield, CT 06825
$599,000
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,326 Sqft
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67 Old Elm RoadFairfield, CT 06825
$595,000
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,476 Sqft
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190 Stonehedge #190Shelton, CT 06484
$585,000
- 2 Beds
- 2 | 1 Baths
- 1,979 Sqft
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12 Strathmore Lane #12Westport, CT 06880
$579,000
- 2 Beds
- 2 | 1 Baths
- 1,519 Sqft
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558 Davis StreetWatertown, CT 06779
$528,900
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,266 Sqft
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366 Suburban AvenueFairfield, CT 06825
$525,000
- 3 Beds
- 1 | 1 Baths
- 1,442 Sqft
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65 Rena PlaceFairfield, CT 06825
$520,000
- 4 Beds
- 1 | 1 Baths
- 1,355 Sqft
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56 Alden PlaceMilford, CT 06460
$499,900
- 3 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 1,204 Sqft
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100 Ticonderoga DriveTorrington, CT 06790
$499,000
- 2 Beds
- 2 | 1 Baths
- 2,476 Sqft
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350 Pond Point AvenueMilford, CT 06460
$459,900
- 3 Beds
- 1 | 1 Baths
- 1,808 Sqft
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751 Clark StreetBridgeport, CT 06606
$410,000
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,080 Sqft
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25 Copper Creek Circle #25Newtown, CT 06470
$399,000
- 2 Beds
- 2 | 1 Baths
- 1,576 Sqft
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3 Whitney LaneWest Haven, CT 06516
$365,000
- 3 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 960 Sqft
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168 Ridgeley AvenueFairfield, CT 06825
$320,000
- 1 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 616 Sqft
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71 Strawberry Hill Avenue #APT 1102Stamford, CT 06902
$295,000
- 2 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 875 Sqft
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193 Route 66Columbia, CT 06237
$249,900
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,398 Sqft
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181 Melba Street #APT 318Milford, CT 06460
$249,500
- 1 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 832 Sqft
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78 Asylum StreetBridgeport, CT 06610
$215,000
- 2 Beds
- 1 | 1 Baths
- 1,296 Sqft
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55 Haddon Street #2Bridgeport, CT 06605
$185,000
- 1 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 750 Sqft
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60 Plainfield Avenue #25West Haven, CT 06516
$180,000
- 2 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 704 Sqft
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55 Haddon StreetBridgeport, CT 06605
$174,900
- 1 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 750 Sqft
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393 Laurel Avenue #APT 405Bridgeport, CT 06605
$115,000
- 1 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 703 Sqft
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128 Adams RoadEaston, CT 06612
$399,000
- Beds
- Baths
- 3.85 Sqft
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262 Belltown RoadStamford, CT 06905
$350,000
- Beds
- Baths
- 0.33 Sqft
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353 Allentown RoadPlymouth, CT 06786
$280,000
- Beds
- Baths
- 35.17 Sqft
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6606 Main StreetTrumbull, CT 06611
$229,000
- Beds
- Baths
- 1.5 Sqft
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10 Juniper DriveNew Milford, CT 06776
$180,000
- Beds
- Baths
- 2.61 Sqft
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325 Lafayette 10032103, 8006
$1,000,000
- Beds
- Baths
- 5 Sqft
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387 Clinton AvenueBridgeport, CT 06604
$899,000
- Beds
- Baths
- 8 Sqft
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325 Lafayette Units 10014105 & 4301 Street, Bridgeport
$650,000
- Beds
- Baths
- 3 Sqft
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397 Hope StreetStamford, CT 06906
$649,000
- Beds
- Baths
- 2 Sqft
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1597 Park StreetHartford, CT 06106
$599,900
- Beds
- Baths
- 8 Sqft
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692 MAPLEWOOD AvenueBridgeport, CT 06605
$549,900
- Beds
- Baths
- 3 Sqft
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325 Lafayette #12031302 & 3305 Street, Bridgeport
$500,000
- Beds
- Baths
- 3 Sqft
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325 Lafayette #8001 & 8201 StreetBridgeport, CT 06604
$350,000
- Beds
- Baths
- 2 Sqft
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62 Oak StreetWaterbury, CT 06704
$299,900
- Beds
- Baths
- 3 Sqft
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623 Park StreetHartford, CT 06106
$65,000
- Beds
- Baths
- 6 Sqft
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755 1st AvenueWest Haven, CT 06516
$2,450,000
- Beds
- Baths
- 26,714 Sqft
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1698 East Post Road EastWestport, CT 06880
$2,100,000
- Beds
- Baths
- 9,670 Sqft
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23 Danbury RoadWilton, CT 06897
$1,950,000
- Beds
- Baths
- 7,061 Sqft
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UndisclosedStamford, CT 00697
$1,350,000
- Beds
- Baths
- 1,408 Sqft
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39 Sherman Court #1st FloorFairfield, CT 06824
$2,600
- Beds
- Baths
- 1,015 Sqft